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Following Thursday’s win, Fournette told NFL.com he believes he is capable of achieving a successful season similar to what Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott did in 2016.

In 2016, Elliott led the NFL in rushing with 1,631 yards on 322 carries, which was the third-highest total yardage for a rookie running back in NFL history, behind Eric Dickerson (1,808) and George Rogers (1,674).

“Yeah, I think so,” Fournette said when asked if he can replicate Elliot’s 2016 season. “I’m a confident guy, and I try to give my offensive line confidence too. You have to feel like you can’t be stopped.”

With Fournette in the backfield and the Jaguars fielding a veteran team in the fall, many are expecting a big improvement from their measly three wins during the 2016 season.